Applied Energy,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
268, P. 114929 - 114929
Published: April 21, 2020
Selecting
the
most
cost-effective
retrofit
interventions
to
achieve
a
significant
reduction
of
energy
use
and
CO2
emissions
in
building
sectors
is
challenging,
because
large
number
possible
retrofitting
options
should
be
analyzed.
To
remedy
this
simplify
decision-making
process,
optimization
may
adopted.
This
study
developed
an
iterative
process
by
coupling
dynamic
simulation
software,
IDA-ICE,
generic
engine,
GenOpt,
through
Graphical
Script
module.
was
applied
office
located
Nordic
climate.
Two
scenarios
were
considered.
In
first
scenario,
optimal
designs
achieved
minimizing
life
cycle
cost
measures
over
span
60
years,
while
for
space
heating
cooling
constraints
satisfy
Norwegian
passive
house
standard
level.
second
delivered
minimized
limited
predefined
value.
different
systems
used,
radiator
all-air
systems.
The
parameters
included
envelope
elements
set
points
(in
case
system).
results
showed
that
specific
could
reduced
up
11%,
met
according
standards.
decreased
55%
scenario.
Annual Review of Environment and Resources,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
45(1), P. 227 - 269
Published: Sept. 1, 2020
The
building
sector
is
responsible
for
39%
of
process-related
greenhouse
gas
emissions
globally,
making
net-
or
nearly-zero
energy
buildings
pivotal
reaching
climate
neutrality.
This
article
reviews
recent
advances
in
key
options
and
strategies
converting
the
to
be
neutral.
evidence
from
literature
shows
it
possible
achieve
outcomes
across
world
most
types
climates
with
systems,
technologies,
skills
that
already
exist,
at
costs
are
range
conventional
buildings.
Maximizing
efficiency
all
uses
found
as
central
net-zero
targets.
Jurisdictions
over
world,
including
Brussels,
New
York,
Vancouver,
Tyrol,
have
innovated
visionary
policies
catalyze
themarket
success
such
buildings,
more
than
7
million
square
meters
erected
China
alone
past
few
years.
Since
embodied
carbon
materials
can
consume
up
a
half
remaining
1.5°C
budget,
this
minimize
store
materials.
Buildings,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(3), P. 684 - 684
Published: March 5, 2023
The
increase
in
global
surface
temperatures
will
surpass
the
2
°C
target
set
by
Paris
Agreement
unless
carbon
emissions
are
lowered
to
zero
2050.
To
date,
building
sector
is
responsible
for
38%
of
all
emissions,
thus
one
main
targets
represented
development
strategies
that
can
facilitate
transition
toward
carbon-neutral
buildings.
today
nearly
energy
buildings
(nZEBs),
(ZEBs)/net
(NZEBs)
and
net
(NZCBs).
Particularly,
NZCBs
completely
operational
embodied
during
their
life
cycles,
fulfilling
leadership
role
decarbonization
construction
sector.
Moreover,
adopting
European
Standard
EN
15978:2011,
be
precisely
classified
enhance
aimed
at
reducing
them.
Commercial
viability
remains
a
fundamental
economic
driver,
but
higher
initial
capital
costs
hinder
NZCBs.
In
addition,
legislative,
socio-cultural,
technological,
professional
geographical
barriers
hold
back
its
diffusion.
met
four-steps
program:
reduction,
renewable
supply
offset
storage.
Circular
economy
principles
strictly
connected
design
disassembly
adaptability
reduce
carbon,
while
passive
solar
geothermal
production
satisfy
demand
building.
aim
this
narrative
review
determine
describe
which
current
state
art
NZCB
definition,
drivers
application
broader
context
eligible
meet
ambitious
goal
emissions.
Automation in Construction,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
111, P. 103044 - 103044
Published: Jan. 13, 2020
The
application
of
heuristic
algorithms
with
life
cycle
assessment
(LCA)
is
a
promising
approach
to
efficiently
optimize
the
building
and
minimize
environmental
impact
even
in
very
large
design
space.
In
this
paper,
modular
parametric
optimization
framework
combining
advanced
modelling,
LCA,
energy
calculation
single-
multi-objective
was
developed
applied
multi-apartment
house
Hungary.
variables
comprise
geometry,
envelope,
fixtures,
as
well
heating
source.
objective
expressed
terms
six
most
common
LCA
indicators.
results
show
that
relatively
compact
shape,
windows
south
equipped
shading
high
levels
insulation
are
optimal
from
an
perspective.
It
also
proven
focusing
only
on
embodied
or
operational
leads
suboptimal
solution,
choice
source
for
operation
has
significant
influence
achievable
optimum.
Through
optimization,
savings
60–80%
were
achieved
compared
initial
options
showing
potential
such
methods
architectural
design.
